Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

Neighbourhood, Natural landscape, Area and facilities

View (from property/room), Lake view, Mountain view

4.0 / 5.0

Good(400 Ratings)

Hostel in Otago

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this hostel

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Glenorchy. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a concierge service and free WiFi. The hostel has a barbecue and a hot tub.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Otago

Nearby attractions

Otago Museum

203.6 mi

Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

Available Rooms

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 107 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Budget Double Room

1 Double • 86 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Double • 86 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

2 Bunk • 139 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Triple Room

3 Single • 129 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

££££

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

££££

4.0 / 5.0

Good(400 Ratings)

Hostel in Otago

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this hostel

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Otago

Nearby attractions

Otago Museum

203.6 mi

Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

Available Rooms

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 107 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Budget Double Room

1 Double • 86 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Double • 86 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

2 Bunk • 139 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Triple Room

3 Single • 129 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.0 / 5.0

Good(400 Ratings)

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5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Really amazing - would recommend!

Beautiful location. Very helpful staff who booked a room for me late when I came out a day early from a hike. Facilities are great. Would definitely recommend to others and stay again.

The showers tended to generate a lot of condensation and it could pool where you put your things and it was a little unclear how much you were meant to clean up. They may benefit from shower domes over the showers.

3.5 / 5.0

Apr 2024

Access to tracks.

Location has great access to the Greenstone and Routeburn tracks. Also being on the lake and looking over to Glenorchy is good.

The historic building we were in was continually popping a fuse but no obvious way to contact someone after hours. Power outlets for charging phones were dead.

3.5 / 5.0

Dec 2023

Beautiful, but sandflies!

Location, well equipped communal kitchen, hot tub, views over the river

Sandflies!!! Communal toilets and showers.

1.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

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4.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

Decent stay

The lcoation was great, it was nice and peaceful with great views of the lake and moutains. It also wasn’t far from the Routeburn track (though allow time to drive along the gravel road).

You had to go outside to use the toilets/showers which can be pretty cold. The shower rooms had 10 min timers which was fine but went off even if you were changing. The top bunk was really close to the ceiling so would be quite difficult for a taller person to sit upright.

3.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

Worth a visit and at least one night - Kinloch

Kinloch is beautiful and remote and worth a visit. However travellers should note that the road is partially unsealed. The rooms don’t have ensuite toilets and bathrooms, or tea making facilities - instead there are shared toilets and showers and a guest kitchen. The kitchen doesn’t stock the usual complementary tea and coffee etc but looks more like a hostel kitchen. And smells like it too 😩 The view from the rooms is outstanding, however. And the sky at night is spectacular. We had dinner at the on-site restaurant/ cafe and were happy with our experience.

The shared toilets and showers etc were a challenge for my elderly mother. The locking system would also have been well and truly beyond her. So perhaps the place is positioned more for younger people?

4.5 / 5.0

Nov 2023

great experience and it will be our go to after every future climbing trip for some well earned R&R

amazing location and truly felt like it was remote and peaceful. great staff, friendly and always willing to help, a great family run business.

single bed in the Super King room was terrible and cheap, at least for an adult. I was travelling with a mate after 5 days climbing in the mountains.

4.5 / 5.0

Nov 2023

Great nights stay.

Stayed here for a night and had a lovely time. Superb scenery with lots of space on decks etc to enjoy the views. Loved the hot tub!

Nil

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Good old kiwi hospitality. great winter getaway!

A good after hours availability well communicated. Basic hostel style accommodation but with lovely old fashioned comfort that we are used to expect from many previous stays at this establishment.

4.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Awesome stay great location

Great cooking facilities

Room was small

2.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Convenient for a real bed and shower after hiking the Routeburn, otherwise stay in the DOC campsite out front and enjoy

Location is beautiful, some of the staff and the owner were friendly.

Sorry to say that facilities were very run down, kitchen was quite dirty and everything shared with the YHA accomodation, which is fine except it doesn’t justify the price of the rooms. Some of the staff were rude or seemed oblivious to the fact we were guests.

4.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Lovely place, lovely staff, great value.

Loved the hot tub, well equipped kitchen, and dog friendly!

Room was a bit dim.

3.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Pleasant

Location

bed sheets had food smell.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

amazing

stunning location , incredibly relaxation ambience, great food and great staff .. what more could you ask? Heaven on earth

4.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Good place for a quiet stay.

Communal area was comfy, great view, I enjoyed the TV room on a wet day. Place was warm and clean. Great staff. Exceptional food and nice range of local drinks.

All was good.

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

A magic location, delicious food.

An absolutely magic location. The restaurant meals were excellent. Staff were very friendly. Use of a spa pool with a magnificent mountain view, and a yurt for yoga.

The room was a little noisy from other rooms nearby.

3.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Good

You can use the hottub for free. Really nice views.

The beds were really loud. With four people in one room there‘s basically always some loud noise from the beds. It sounds like you can eat breakfast for free but it‘s not included.

0.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Disappointing

the location was scenic

The property was misrepresented on booking.com. The favorable reviews automatically come up first when viewing. I didn’t realize this until after we left. I re-sorted the reviews after we left and saw all the unfavorable reviews. Had I done this before we would not have booked. It was very remote and the accommodations were more rundown than the photos depict. Being a visitor to the country, I was not familiar with the area. The cost of the stay is high for what you get. I think it should be emphasized that this is very remote, the private rooms have shared bathrooms, etc. We booked for 3 nights but left after one. There’s no refund but we were willing to lose our money because we were uncomfortable. The power went out in the morning so that accelerated our departure. I see that the lodge often responds to negative reviews by blaming the guests for not being suited for the area or not reading the fine print. The host should be more forthright in representing themselves. I spoke to some locals in Queenstown and learned that the lodge is known for letting the property go and misrepresenting itself. The private rooms in the lodge are more like a hostel. I later found the lodge’s own website and see that the photos there misrepresent the property even more. I will pursue a partial refund through my credit card company.

3.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Pleasant

expensive for facilities

3.5 / 5.0

Feb 2023

A nice start to the Green Caples track.

There is a communal kitchen - which was handy.

4.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Very good

the location and the food was fab!

Beds were a little rickety and nowhere to dry wet clothes in small dorms

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Wilderness retreat 30 minutes drive from town of Glenorchy.

Beautiful remote location. Good restaurant. Close to Routeburn trailhead.

Shared bathroom but very clean and nice.

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Very good

The remoteness and close to amazing walks

The walkways

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Incredible views!

Amazing 360° mountain views and great facilities ☺️🙌

☺️☺️

4.5 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Superb

Great staff, new bathrooms in Historic house, comfortable bad, lovely location

Need to be prepare for community accommodation with all it comes to it.

3.5 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Beautiful location & good facilities but very cold!

Beautiful area, really secluded and peaceful. A great base for a lot of hikes in the area. Food is great for such a remote place and I was very happy to have a vegan option. (Though it was a little on the pricey side!) Shared kitchen is well equipped with a nice common seating area.

I stayed in one of the private rooms and it was incredibly cold. There was a plug in heater but I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving it on through the night. Hot water bottles and blankets are provided which helps but that doesn't solve the issue. It's something I think other guests should be prepared for.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Otago?

The average price for a rental in Otago is £151 per night. This rental is £101 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Kinloch Wilderness Retreat pet friendly?

Yes! This hostel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.

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Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

Hostel in Otago

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Otago

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

Budget Double Room

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Triple Room

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

Hostel in Otago

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Otago

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

Budget Double Room

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Triple Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Otago?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Kinloch Wilderness Retreat pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat?

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